Offroad Vehicle Repair & Modification

Now that right there ain’t a side-by-side… that’s a straight up mud outlaw.

The Desert Hammer — a 2023 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX 1000 — sittin’ on that trailer lookin’ like it just walked outta a swamp fight and won. That mud ain’t accidental. That’s full-throttle, no-lift, buried-to-the-doors kinda work.

And this one?

This is Todd’s rig — the trail leader and owner of Redneck Diesel. When he lines up at the edge of a mud hole, everybody else either tightens their helmet… or backs up.

You can see it in the stance alone. Six-inch portals got it sittin’ high like it owns the place. Deep ruts? Don’t care. Washed-out trails? Try again. This thing steps over terrain that leaves stock machines cryin’ for a tow strap. Those big mud tires are chewed up and packed solid because they’ve been diggin’, not cruisin’.

Every detail on this rig was done with purpose. Custom powdercoated rims done in-house. Exoskeleton sprayed. Frame sliders coated. Suspension components finished out so it looks just as mean under the mud as it does cleaned up — not that it stays clean long.

Up top, the roof’s loaded with a full custom stereo system built by Full Send Audio. You ain’t just hearin’ this thing run — you’re feelin’ it. Flip the power windshield up, crank the volume, and let the hood-mounted light bar and side pod lights turn night ridin’ into a spotlight show.

And let’s talk about them snorkels. Intake and exhaust both custom fabricated in-house by our ATV shop foreman. Not some cookie-cutter kit — hand built and routed so when the water climbs up past the doors, The Desert Hammer keeps breathing like it’s just gettin’ started.

Aftermarket fenders are guarding the riders from flingin’ mud like they’re proud of it. Winch up front ready to rescue the buddy who talked big but didn’t build big. Out back, a SuperATV metal rear bumper powdercoated to match the whole attitude of this machine — tough and ready for impact.

This ain’t a trail rider.

This ain’t a Sunday cruiser.

This is the machine that sets the pace.

When Todd drops the hammer, the rest of the pack better be ready to follow — because The Desert Hammer don’t avoid the mess.

It aims for it.

Now this one?
This is The Gecko — built a little shorter, a little tighter… but don’t let that fool you. Just because it’s the wife’s ride doesn’t mean it’s soft.

We kept the lift more practical on this one, but it’s still built to throw down. Two light bars up front so the trail lights up like high noon, and another light bar out back so when she leaves you behind, you can still see where she went. Clean. Simple. Mean.

The exoskeleton is powdercoated to match the factory Yamaha green, with a faded design laid across the top of the roll cage that sets it off just right. Not overdone — just enough attitude to let you know it’s custom. The rims? Powdercoated in-house to match, because around here if it doesn’t match, it doesn’t leave the shop.

Out back it’s rocking a SuperATV bumper for when things get rowdy, and inside the cage we’ve got two tower speakers pointed straight into the cab. Not for the crowd — for the driver. When the throttle’s down and the mud’s flying, she’s got her soundtrack blasting.

And yeah… we recently snorkeled this one too.

Because even if it’s the wife’s machine, we don’t build anything halfway. Intake routed up high so when the water creeps up past the floorboards, The Gecko keeps breathing and keeps clawing.

It’s compact.
It’s clean.
It’s color-matched and dialed in.

But make no mistake — this little green machine will nose into a mud hole just as fast as the big builds.

Shorter stance. Same attitude.

Now this right here?

This ain’t just a Ranger.

This is Tank — our ATV Shop Foreman’s personal 2016 Polaris Ranger — and it’s completely powdercoated in straight-up Smurf blue. Not wrapped. Not halfway done. Fully coated, top to bottom, loud enough in color that you see it comin’ before you hear it…

And trust me — you’re gonna hear it.

Up in the roof he’s got 12-inch speakers and six-by-nines blastin’. Out back? Two 8-inch tower speakers pointed to the world. And when he drops that tailgate?

Four twelves.

Four.

Twelves.

We’ve had folks standin’ at the edge of the park waitin’ over ten minutes just to see what kind of monster was bumpin’ that hard from deep in the trails. You don’t guess when Tank’s comin’. The ground tells you first.

This rig don’t just play music — it announces arrival.

And it ain’t just loud… it’s lit. Light bars all the way around the roof, throwin’ beams through the trees. Underglow kit shining underneath like a blue halo in the mud. When the sun drops, Tank turns the woods into a concert stage.

But don’t get it twisted — this ain’t a show pony.

He’s snorkeled too.

Because when the water’s risin’ and the mud’s thick enough to swallow tires, Tank don’t ease up. Intake routed high, built to breathe deep, and ready to push through whatever hole he decides to dive into.

Smurf blue.

Bass thumpin’.

Lights glowin’.

Mud flyin’.

Tank don’t sneak through the trails.

He rolls in loud, lights up the night, and leaves the whole park talkin’ about it.